Mumbai: Sixty-year-old Mahendra Sawant of Chunnabhatti, Mumbai, has finally regained a normal life after suffering severe abdominal pain, fullness, and repeated vomiting with every meal for over a year. His condition, caused by the rare Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), left him visiting multiple hospitals without a clear diagnosis.
“Every meal meant pain and fear. After the surgery, I feel like I’ve got my life back,” said the patient.
Gleneagles Hospital performs pioneering robotic surgery
Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, performed the robotic surgery for MALS, a complex vascular disorder affecting just 1–2 people per 100,000. The procedure was led by Dr. Jignesh Gandhi, Senior Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon, using the advanced Da Vinci Xi robotic system. The hospital claimed that it was Western India’s first robotic surgery for MALS.
Surgery completed in record time with minimal risk
While traditional MALS surgeries can take 2–3 hours with significant bleeding risk, the Gleneagles team completed the procedure in just 48 minutes with negligible blood loss. The patient was walking, eating, and pain-free the next day.
Robotic technology offers precision and control
Dr. Gandhi said robotic technology provides “unparalleled control, magnified 3D vision, and precision, making it possible to treat rare and high-risk cases safely.” Dr. Anil Parakh, Head of Anesthesiology, highlighted meticulous planning and advanced anesthesia as key to the smooth procedure.
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Hospital sets benchmark in complex surgical care
According to hospital administration, the surgery sets a “new benchmark in complex surgical care in Western India,” reflecting the hospital’s commitment to bringing advanced technology even for the rarest conditions.
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